When comparing MacLaren Volo vs guzzie+Guss Pender, the Slant community recommends guzzie+Guss Pender for most people. In the question“What are the best umbrella strollers under $250?”guzzie+Guss Pender is ranked 1st while MacLaren Volo is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose guzzie+Guss Pender is:

No other umbrella stroller is car seat compatible.
In order to use it to hold a car seat, you have to recline the stroller backrest all the way down, adjust the leg rest to a 90-degree angle to help hold the car seat in, insert the car seat, hook the adapter/strap on the D-rings on either side of the stroller and snap the buckle to secure the car seat in.
Pender can accommodate these car seats: Perego Viaggio, Perego Viaggio SIP, all Graco Snugride, and Chicco Ket. The straps are sold separately.

Specs

Weight10.6 pounds

Weight Capacityup to 55 pounds

Weight12.5 pounds

Weight Capacityup to 55 pounds

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Pros

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Great for sunny and windy places

While most umbrella strollers have short sun canopies, the Volo has a built-in sun visor and an extendable hood you can unzip from the back and spread out wide. It is made of a mesh which allows better air flow to help keep the inside cool and comfortable.

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Lightweight and compact enough for travel

You can either carry it by hand it or put it on your shoulder using the included straps. This is useful for urban parents who take public transportation; it won't inconvenience other passengers since it is very tightly folded.

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Very maneuverable because of its light weight

Most parents resort to umbrella strollers simply because they want a light one they can easily lug around and store. Weighing only 10.6 lbs, you can easily push and turn this stroller anywhere.

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You only have to step on one brake to stop both wheels

The stroller is equipped with a single brake that stops both wheels, instead of relying on two individual brakes.

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The hood shields your child from rain and harsh winds

The fabric is made of a durable mesh which is waterproof and can protect your child from the rain. The package also includes a detachable rain cover for improved coverage against the wind and the rain.

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Has a child-proof buckle on the five-point harness

Children unbuckling themselves from their straps can be a source of worry for many parents. Fortunately, the Volo's buckle has a two-way aviator lock that you have to press hard simultaneously using your thumb (top lock) and index finger (bottom lock.) Your children will find it difficult to press, since they cannot exert that much force yet.

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The only umbrella stroller that can hold a car seat

No other umbrella stroller is car seat compatible.

In order to use it to hold a car seat, you have to recline the stroller backrest all the way down, adjust the leg rest to a 90-degree angle to help hold the car seat in, insert the car seat, hook the adapter/strap on the D-rings on either side of the stroller and snap the buckle to secure the car seat in.

Pender can accommodate these car seats: Perego Viaggio, Perego Viaggio SIP, all Graco Snugride, and Chicco Ket. The straps are sold separately.

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Reasonably priced

This is perfect for families who are on a tight budget. The guzzie+Guss is a sturdy, high-quality umbrella stroller that will meet your every need without having to spend too much.

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Can accommodate a small baby even without the use of a car seat

You can recline the stroller backseat all the way down, fold the leg rest inwards to a 90-degree angle and create a cocoon-like environment suitable for small infants.

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Perfect for petite parents

Considering that it is lightweight, portable, easy to push, and offers a smooth ride, this stroller is perfect for small/short parents.

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The extra large canopy shields your child from the sun

The Pender is equipped with a large water-resistant sun canopy and an extendable sun visor. You can pull them out to their full-extent to protect your child from harmful sun rays.

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Can recline into 4 different angles

Your child can be seated upright or laid back for a nap and still feel comfortable, as the Pender can recline into four various positions. You can easily adjust the recline to the angle you prefer using the lever on either side of the seat frame.

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It can be well-ventilated even with the canopy down

It has a mesh window at the top and a wide window at the back. You can open and unzip these windows for good air circulation, especially during warm weather.

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Can seat even a tall child with its spacious headroom

Even a tall child can fit comfortably in this stroller since the space from the seat to the canopy measures 28 inches.

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Can be brought anywhere using its carry strap

When folded, the guzzie+Guss can easily be brought anywhere using the strap attached to the frame. You can choose to hand-carry or carry it on your shoulders like how you would carry a golf club bag. This is the perfect stroller for travel since you do not need to stow it away with your other luggage and you can just unfold it whenever you need it.

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Can be used in any type of environment

You can use this stroller anytime and anywhere: whether it's raining, on the beach or in the city, without worrying about getting the accumulated dirt off the fabric. It can be wiped clean with a wet cloth or hand-washed using a mild detergent and water.

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Keeps the fabric clean by folding inwards

Most strollers fold outwards, leaving them exposed to dirt and dust during storage. But the guzzie+Guss folds inwards, ensuring the fabric stays clean.

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Can be used both in strolling indoors and passing through uneven roads

You can choose to lock the front wheels in place for when you are traversing bumpy and uneven roads or set them to swivel when you are maneuvering inside malls or the grocery store. Locked wheels will eliminate the stroller from suddenly shooting off in another direction when you hit a bump on the road. Swivel wheels will make it easy to turn corners.

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Easy to maneuver

The stroller only weighs 12.5lbs. Even with the combined weight of your child and the things stored in the basket, it is still easy to push around.

Cons

Con

Not suitable for smaller infants, since it doesn't recline

Its mesh seat stays in only one angle, making this umbrella stroller unsuitable for smaller infants.

Con

Difficult to use brakes

Most full-size strollers have one-step braking systems that stop two tires at once. However, the Pender has a brake for each tire which is a hassle for parents who are used to periodic stops and gos. It takes more time and effort to step on two separate brakes instead of just one.

Con

Children will feel uneasy with the leg rest

The foot rest is placed at an awkward angle. Most children feel uncomfortable because their feet would keep slipping off